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How to Use These Regulations1. Familiarize yourself with the GENERAL REGULATIONS, listed on pages6–7. They include permit requirements for fishing, boats, and float tubes;tackle & bait restrictions; and size or possession limits.2. See the map on pages 8–10 to determine which of the twomanagement areas within the park—the Native Trout ConservationArea or the Wild Trout Enhancement Area—you will be in.3. Read the POSSESSION LIMITS BY MANAGEMENT AREA on page 8 todetermine the allowed harvest. Catch-and-release is mandatory forcutthroat trout and all other native species in both management areas.4. Check if the stream or lake you will be fishing is listed on page 10 in theEXCEPTIONS TO GENERAL REGULATIONS.ContentsAquatic Invasive Species . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5General Regulations—fishing & boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7Management Area Limits and Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10Exceptions to General Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Fish Identification and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–13Releasing Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Volunteer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Angler Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Illegal Actions/Reporting Violations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Yellowstone’s Fishery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17For More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverStay Safe & LegalYou are responsible for following all park regulations.Consult Yellowstone Today, BackcountryTrip Planner, or rangers at visitor centers andbackcountry offices.u Stay on established trails in thermal areas foryour safety and to protect these fragile areas.u Stay at least 100 yards from bears and wolves,and 25 yards from all other animals.u Know how to avoid bears and what to do ifyou encounter a bear.u Carry bear pepper spray and know howto use it.u Do not feed any animals, including birds.Help preserve Yellowstone for the future.3
Aquatic Invasive SpeciesAlready herewhirling disease parasiteNew Zealand mud snailOn their wayEurasian water-milfoilspiny waterflea (plankton)zebra musselThree invasive species already exist in Yellowstone’s waters:Whirling disease parasite causes deformities in young nativetrout, which then cannot feed normally and are vulnerable topredation. Whirling disease exists in Pelican Creek and its tributaries,one of the largest aquatic systems draining into Yellowstone Lake.New Zealand mud snails occur in many park streams, wherethey consume aquatic vegetation that immature trout and other nativespecies depend on.Lake trout, a non-native predatory species, were introduced toYellowstone and Heart lakes, which are native cutthroat waters. Theygrow much larger than native cutthroat trout and consume the nativetrout’s young and adults, and compete with the native trout for food.lake troutThese invasive species are likely to arrive in Yellowstone:Eurasian water-milfoil grows in lakes, ponds, shallowreservoirs, and calm areas of rivers and streams. It is particularlytroublesome in water bodies that experience abundant motorboat use(such as Bridge Bay). Milfoil colonizes new habitats just from stemfragments transported by boating equipment.Exotic plankton, such as spiny waterflea, displace nativezooplankton and are difficult for young fish to eat because of theirlong spines. Plankton eggs can remain dormant for decades, evensurviving passage through fish guts to colonize new waters.Zebra mussel adults are usually the size of your fingernail, but cangrow to two inches in length. The larvae (immature form) can be sotiny that you cannot see them. However, exotic species larvae can livein mud, dirt, sand, and on plant fragments.Exotic fish species, such as bighead carp, silver carp, and otherscan irreversibly damage ecosystems through competition with nativefish.Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive speciesBefore you enter Yellowstone National Park and any time you move to another body of waterwithin the park:Clean your boatClean your gear1. Remove ALL visible mud, plants, fish, or other tiny animals from your boats, trailers, andother equipment, including waders, boots, clothing, and nets.2. DO NOT dump any water from other sources into Yellowstone waters. Drain your boat hulland live well in a safe location (a flat, paved, dirt, or gravel area) away from all park surfacewaters.3. NEVER empty bait or release fish, other animals, or plants into a body of water unless theycame out of it. It is illegal to transport live fish within the park.4. CLEAN AND DRY EVERYTHING that comes in contact with water before entering a newbody of water, following these directions:u Dry everything in the sun for 5 days oru Use high-pressure, hot (>104°F) water (available at car washes outside the park) to clean yourboat, trailer, waders, and equipmentDispose of all bait before you enter Yellowstone National ParkNo natural or organic bait such as minnows, salmon eggs, worms, insects, or foodstuffs—aliveor dead—are allowed in Yellowstone National Park. See General Regulation 4b on page 6 fordetails and the one exception.4bighead carp5
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